2020 Jaguar F-Type vs 2020 Mercedes-Benz SL Class

2020 Jaguar F-Type

2020 Mercedes-Benz SL Class

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Convertible Automatic Checkered Flag

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
F-TYPE Convertible Automatic Checkered Flag	23	30	$69,842	$74,300
F-TYPE Convertible Automatic Checkered Flag AWD	18	26	$91,086	$96,900
F-TYPE Convertible Automatic P300	23	30	$60,818	$64,700
F-TYPE Convertible Automatic P340	20	28	$69,748	$74,200
F-TYPE Convertible Automatic R AWD	16	24	$98,606	$104,900
F-TYPE Convertible Automatic R-Dynamic	19	27	$82,156	$87,400
F-TYPE Convertible Automatic R-Dynamic AWD	18	26	$84,976	$90,400
F-TYPE Convertible Automatic SVR AWD	16	24	$119,098	$126,700
F-TYPE Coupe Automatic Checkered Flag	23	30	$67,586	$71,900
F-TYPE Coupe Automatic Checkered Flag AWD	18	26	$88,830	$94,500
F-TYPE Coupe Automatic P300	23	30	$57,904	$61,600
F-TYPE Coupe Automatic P340	20	28	$66,834	$71,100
F-TYPE Coupe Automatic R AWD	16	24	$95,692	$101,800
F-TYPE Coupe Automatic R-Dynamic	19	27	$79,242	$84,300
F-TYPE Coupe Automatic R-Dynamic AWD	18	26	$82,062	$87,300
F-TYPE Coupe Automatic SVR AWD	16	24	$116,184	$123,600

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SL 450 Roadster

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
SL SL 450 Roadster	20	28	$85,540	$91,000
SL SL 550 Roadster	17	25	$107,818	$114,700

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$69,842

$85,540

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$74,300

$91,000

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1238 / month

$1517 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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6.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Jaguar F-Type is gorgeous, fun, and available in a wide range of personalities.

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class may be the end of the line for the luxury roadster.

TCC Likes

Stunning exterior design
Ride and handling balance
Raucous V-6 and V-8 available

Timeless style
Quality construction
Potent powertrains

TCC Dislikes

Very expensive, very fast
Turbo-4 sounds less refined
Interior showing its age

Other Mercedes convertibles more compelling
A profusion of knobs and buttons
Limited storage space

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Two Seaters

Interior Dimensions

Front Leg Room (in)

42.8

42.9

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

39.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.5

55.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

50.5

Front Hip Room (in)

53.6

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

3.9

3.7

Length, Overall (in)

176.5

182.3

Height, Overall (in)

51.5

51.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.9

Wheelbase (in)

103.2

101.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.7

73.9

Track Width, Front (in)

62.9

62.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

7.3

8.5

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8

12.6

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.2

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.6

19.8

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.1

36.2

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

R66

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P295/30YR20

P285/30YR19

Rear Tire Order Code

R66

Front Tire Size

P255/35YR20

P255/35YR19

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3405

3826

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 10.5

19 X 9.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 9

19 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

295 @ 1500

369 @ 2000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

296 @ 5500

362 @ 5500

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

3.24

Trans Order Code

421

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.64

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.86

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

5.35

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.55

3.07

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

2.25

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.72

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.32

4.80

Summary

Vehicle Name

Jaguar F-TYPE

Mercedes-Benz SL

Body Style

Convertible

Roadster

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.8

8.0

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